The Nutritionist and Nurse

The Nutritionist and Nurse We empower you with the knowledge and tools to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes. We are here to guide you every step of the way.

Our specialized education focuses on you, providing the support and resources needed to live and thrive. Gwendolyn Woody is The Nutritionist and Nurse. With experience in diabetes prevention, weight loss, nutrition, chronic disease management, and health care management, her work focuses on the individual and their individual health and wellness goals. With the use of evidence-based nutrition and weight loss programs, The Nutritionist and Nurse assist individuals in transitioning to better health. She has written for magazines about topics related to health, women's health, food, nutrition, diabetes, and diversity in healthcare. She has also authored courses for disease prevention and health management.

Thank you to my Breast.Thank you for being strong through the years — for nurturing, for healing, for holding so much of...
10/09/2025

Thank you to my Breast.

Thank you for being strong through the years — for nurturing, for healing, for holding so much of my womanhood.

This month, I honor you with nourishment, not neglect.

This bowl — made with açaí, strawberries, blueberries, beets, granola, coconut, and almonds — it’s not just a bowl, it’s a love letter to prevention and power.

Here’s what every spoonful says:
• Açaí & Blueberries: We protect you. Rich in antioxidants that help guard your cells.

• Strawberries & Beets: We cleanse you. Supporting healthy blood flow and detoxification.

• Almonds & Coconut: We balance you. Providing good fats for hormone and breast health.

• Granola: We steady you. Fueling energy and fiber for blood sugar balance.

Healing starts with nourishment — and prevention starts with intention.

This October, feed your body with love, care, and courage.

Do you know about the relationship between breast cancer and diabetes?

Follow The Nutritionist and Nurse this month for more information on breast cancer and diabetes.

The truth is… I haven’t been posting much lately.Not because I lost passion — but because I’ve been facing fear, fatigue...
10/09/2025

The truth is… I haven’t been posting much lately.

Not because I lost passion — but because I’ve been facing fear, fatigue, and faith all at the same time.

Even as a licensed professional, it’s easy to question yourself. You wonder if you’re saying the right thing, if people are listening, or if your work really matters.

But the truth is… it does matter. I’ve watched people heal their bodies, renew their minds, and start building health legacies. That’s what keeps me grounded.

This season reminded me that you can be scared and still called, quiet and still purposeful, resting and still impactful.

Here’s to showing up again — with more faith, more peace, and more truth.

Gwen
The Nutritionist and Nurse

This moment is personal.I’m so proud to share that The Nutritionist & Nurse is now featured in IMPACT Magazine — a platf...
10/08/2025

This moment is personal.

I’m so proud to share that The Nutritionist & Nurse is now featured in IMPACT Magazine — a platform that celebrates our voices, our healing, and our power to change lives.

For me, this isn’t just about wellness — it’s about reminding us that we deserve to feel whole.
To rest, to nourish ourselves, and to take up space in every room we walk into — especially in health and healing.

Let’s keep showing up for ourselves and for each other.

The Nutritionist and Nurse
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A simple, nourishing salad that fuels your body and keeps blood sugar balanced.
10/03/2025

A simple, nourishing salad that fuels your body and keeps blood sugar balanced.

Nourishing Health, Fighting RiskOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s also the perfect time to embrace seas...
10/01/2025

Nourishing Health, Fighting Risk

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s also the perfect time to embrace seasonal produce that supports your health in powerful ways.

Apples, pears, grapes, and pomegranates are rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from damage—an important factor in lowering both breast cancer and diabetes risk.

Broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower contain compounds like sulforaphane that may reduce cancer growth and improve insulin sensitivity.

Carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes provide fiber and beta-carotene, which help regulate blood sugar while supporting immune function.

Cranberries and figs are naturally sweet, rich in phytonutrients, and can satisfy cravings without spiking blood sugar.

The connection?

Breast cancer and diabetes share common risk factors: insulin resistance, inflammation, and excess weight.

Eating seasonal, nutrient-dense produce helps balance blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and fuel your body with protective vitamins and minerals.

This October, fill your plate with fresh produce to nourish your body, honor survivors, and prevent disease.

Small steps like shopping seasonally can have a big impact on your long-term health.

Breaking the Connection: Preventing Breast Cancer and Diabetes Together

Both breast cancer and diabetes share hidden links—like inflammation, insulin resistance, and lifestyle factors. But here’s the good news: you have the power to lower your risk.

Join The Nutritionist and Nurse for an empowering webinar where you’ll learn how everyday choices—what you eat, how you move, and how you care for yourself—may assist you in protecting you against both conditions.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Prevention starts now.

Reserve your spot today and take control of your health!

The link to register is in the comments.

If you use insulin, pay attention.
08/19/2025

If you use insulin, pay attention.

God’s desire for us is wholeness—spirit, soul, and body.When we nourish our bodies with good food, move with purpose, re...
08/10/2025

God’s desire for us is wholeness—spirit, soul, and body.

When we nourish our bodies with good food, move with purpose, rest well, and guard our peace, we’re not just “being healthy.”

We’re living in agreement with His will.

This week, let’s choose habits that honor the gift of life He’s given us.

Your wellness is not selfish—it’s stewardship.

But here’s the hope:Breastfeeding isn’t just nourishment. It’s prevention. How Breastfeeding Helps: • Stabilizes your bl...
08/08/2025

But here’s the hope:

Breastfeeding isn’t just nourishment. It’s prevention.

How Breastfeeding Helps:
• Stabilizes your blood sugar after delivery
• Helps your body use insulin better
• Supports postpartum weight loss, reducing your diabetes risk
• May lower your baby’s risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the future

It’s a gift—for both of you.

Even just a few months of breastfeeding makes a difference. And every day you choose to continue?

That’s a powerful act of prevention.

If you had gestational diabetes or are concerned about your risk, it’s okay to ask for help. Talk to a provider, a doula, a diabetes professional, or a lactation consultant.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Need support navigating life after gestational diabetes?

Let’s talk about what prevention and healing look like—on your terms.

Message me or visit www.thenutritionistandnurse.health to join a community of mothers reclaiming their health.

Today we’re celebrating National Zucchini Day with a dish that’s as fresh as it is blood sugar–friendly.These zucchini n...
08/08/2025

Today we’re celebrating National Zucchini Day with a dish that’s as fresh as it is blood sugar–friendly.

These zucchini noodles tossed with lemon-garlic cherry tomatoes are light, full of fiber, and low on the glycemic index—making them a smart swap for pasta if you’re working to prevent or reverse prediabetes.

Small changes like this can have a big impact on blood sugar balance, heart health, and overall energy. You don’t have to give up the flavors you love—you just have to make them work for your body.

Your plate is your power. Choose what heals, nourishes, and makes you feel good from the inside out.

08/07/2025

One of my participants contacted me to state that her cholesterol levels (LDL) are within normal range.

I am so happy for her. She is reducing her risk for coronary heart disease.

Its the little things that make me happy.

Joy Is a Wellness StrategyWe often chase health through rules, routines, and restriction.But what if healing also looked...
08/07/2025

Joy Is a Wellness Strategy

We often chase health through rules, routines, and restriction.

But what if healing also looked like:
• Dancing in the kitchen
• Laughing until your stomach hurts
• Sitting in the sun with no agenda
• Playing your favorite song on repeat

Joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s medicine.
It lowers stress.
It balances hormones.
It calms blood sugar.

And in this world—this climate—where injustice weighs heavy and stress is always a scroll away,
choosing joy becomes an act of resistance.

It becomes a declaration that your spirit will not be crushed,
that your body deserves goodness,
and that you are allowed to feel peace—even when the world feels chaotic.

You don’t have to suffer your way into health.
You can smile your way there, too.

Let joy be part of your daily plan—right alongside your meals, your movement, your prayers, and your peace.

Because joy isn’t extra.
Joy is a wellness strategy.
And in times like these, it’s essential.

As your children head back to school, let’s also return to the basics—nourishment, presence, and protection.Because ever...
08/06/2025

As your children head back to school, let’s also return to the basics—nourishment, presence, and protection.

Because every lunch you pack…
Every veggie you buy at the farmers market…
Every deep breath you take before the next task…

It all matters.

This month, let August be a reminder that health and wellness begins at home—on the plate, in our conversations, and through our example.

Choose the produce.
Pour the water.
Model the balance.

Your family is watching—and learning.

Let’s Beat Type 2!

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